2020 Map of Turkey Ridge

About this map

High desert plateaus and rugged canyon systems define this region of Socorro County, New Mexico. The landscape is marked by Turkey Ridge, which runs through the central portion of the quadrangle, flanked by drainage features such as Grumble Gulch and the deep incisions of Mesa Well Canyon. In an environment where water management is vital for ranching and land use, several man-made catchments are evident, including State Tank, Sand Tank, and the evocatively named Turkey Ruins Tank. Access to this remote terrain is facilitated by WSMR S Route 3703, a track cutting across the arid basins. Other natural landmarks like the North Pothole punctuate the topography, providing a detailed look at the sectioned township and range grid lines of T1S R7E and its neighbors.